Monthly Archives: June 2026
UK house prices beat forecasts, fuelling bets on higher-for-longer Bank Rate and firmer sterling
Written on June 17, 2026 at 11:39 am, by josephine
UK house prices rose 3.8% in April, beating forecasts, bolstering sterling and supporting a hawkish BoE.
South Africa inflation undershoots forecasts, bolstering SARB pause bets and reshaping rand outlook
Written on June 17, 2026 at 11:09 am, by josephine
South Africa’s May CPI rose 4.5%, below expectations, easing SARB hike pressure, reshaping rates, rand, equities outlook.
Šimkus flags upside inflation risks as markets price another ECB rate rise, lifting euro support
Written on June 17, 2026 at 10:40 am, by josephine
Šimkus warns upside inflation risks; expects another ECB hike, supporting euro, boosting rates, volatility-trade opportunities.
NZD/USD retreats ahead of Fed decision as US–Iran talks lift volatility expectations
Written on June 17, 2026 at 10:39 am, by josephine
NZD/USD dips near 0.5820 ahead of Fed; hawkish risks compete with US-Iran peace deal optimism.
BNY iFlow Flags Dollar Demand Tied to Fed Rate Outlook as Commodity Currencies Face Selling
Written on June 17, 2026 at 10:11 am, by josephine
BNY iFlow shows dollar demand tied to Fed rate expectations; commodity FX sold; North Asian currencies selectively bought.
Potential US-Iran Deal Spurs Rotation from AI and Semiconductors to Dow, Europe and Oil Importers
Written on June 17, 2026 at 10:10 am, by josephine
Potential US-Iran deal could spur rotation from crowded AI semis into laggards as oil risk fades.
Prospective US-Iran Deal May Fuel Rotation From AI Momentum Into Laggard Regions and Sectors
Written on June 17, 2026 at 9:40 am, by josephine
Prospective US-Iran deal could lower oil and inflation, spurring rotation from crowded AI winners into laggard regions.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jun 17 ,2026
Written on June 17, 2026 at 9:21 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
UK factory-gate inflation holds at 4% in May, challenging Bank of England rate-cut bets
Written on June 17, 2026 at 9:10 am, by josephine
UK producer output prices rose 4% in May, sustaining factory-gate inflation and limiting Bank of England cuts.
UK Factory Gate Inflation Meets Forecast, Keeping BoE Rate-Cut Expectations on a Gradual Track
Written on June 17, 2026 at 9:09 am, by josephine
UK May PPI output rose 0.5% m/m, matching forecasts, keeping BoE cautious, supporting GBP and subdued FTSE volatility.
